September Meeting — Editor’s Panel

Ask an Editor! Do you know the difference between a copy editor and a content editor? Do you know what editor to use at the beginning, middle, and end of your writing journey? Bring all your editing questions to the International Memoir Writers Association's September meeting!Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook […]

November Meeting – Wisdom and the Writing Life

Wisdom and the Writing Life (and Pie) Perseverance, inspiration, revising, completion, publishing! Join novelist and memoirist extraordinaire Amy Wallen as she shares insights from her brand new, delicious book, "How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies." November 5, 2022 – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85745612250?pwd=d2RuSkMwclp6MkhFSGozOWxDYWo0dz09 Meeting ID: 857 4561 2250 Passcode: […]

Awakening the Creative Spirit with Marni Freedman and Tracy Jones

 Join Marni and Tracy for a hands-on workshop that will cover how to tackle the 4 myths that may be holding you back creatively, the laws of the creative source that may help you to break free from self-sabotage, and ideas to awaken your most creative year yet.  

STT4 Shaking the Tree Launch at Warwick’s IN PERSON

Warwick's Bookstore 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA, United States

For Tickets: https://www.warwicks.com/event/shaking-the-tree-2023 The official launch for Shaking the Tree Four! We will have readings and giveaways as we kick off the official book tour! Readers: Jen Laffler “Big Apple, Big Cherry, Big Smoke,” Lindsey Salatka – “I am Ajumma,” Kenny Sucher – “Strength Training” Kathleen McCabe – “Thirty Bucks,” Chili Cilch – “Did That […]

Writing Fearlessly with Jesse Leon ONLINE (members)

ZOOM Online CA, United States

Jesse Leon, SDWF memoirist of the year, will do a short reading from his stellar memoir, I’m Not Broken and then discuss the path he took to write it all down fearlessly. ABOUT I’M NOT BROKEN In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light […]

Writing about Secrets, Drug Use and the Path to Publish Traditionally with Laura Cathcart, Author of Stash (open to all) ONLINE

ZOOM Online CA, United States

Join us to discuss “Writing about Secrets, Drug Use, and the Path to Publish Traditionally” with Laura Cathcart Robbins, Author of Stash. Purchase Stash from Warwick’s here Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82455304639?pwd=QjBxK1E1ZXVKUFZRcU1MbnlCUGFVQT09 Meeting ID: 824 5530 4639 Passcode: IMWA2023 Facebook LIVE Link: https://fb.me/e/2VwWCRNkD?mibextid=RQdjqZ “An irresistibly delicious story.” —Holly Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author A propulsive and vivid memoir—in […]

How to Write a Braided Memoir with Madhushree Ghosh

ZOOM Online CA, United States

Khabaar is a food memoir and personal narrative that braids the global journeys of South Asian food through immigration, migration, and indenture. Focusing on chefs, home cooks, and food stall owners, the book questions what it means to belong and what does belonging in a new place look like in the foods carried over from the […]

How to Write a Winning Memoir Showcase Piece

Are you interested in writing a piece for the Memoir Showcase but aren’t sure how to  begin? “How to Write a Winning Memoir Showcase,” with Tracy and Marni, can help! These powerhouse editors have all the tips you’ll need to get your story in shape. This class is $7 for non members and FREE for […]